Brian Dettmer: Book Dissections

There are some really creative, talented artists out there . Brian Dettmer is from one of my Artist A Day posts I get on facebook. All you librarian readers; proceed with caution, the following may cause some professional angst.

Brian Dettmer: Book Dissections

Here is a peek into Brian Dettmer's studio. I'm just ... flabbergasted. He also works with cassette tapes.




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Be Efficient at Studying - wikiHow

Be Efficient at Studying - wikiHow

Be a wikiHow Hero! If you publish an article in wikiHow in the month of September, they will send a book to a child in Africa. I found this topic in a list of needed articles and made this simple little how to.

Robert Henri

Robert Henri, Portrait of Fay Bainter, 1918

I need to research the quotes I publish on facebook a little better. I liked a quote by Robert Henri, but did not know that much about him. My art teacher asked if I was reading his book, The Art Spirit, now I know I should. It's all about using color to create forms. But who would of thought his last name was pronounced in a way to rhyme with "buckeye" as in "hen rye" and not the french: "on-ree." Sigh ... so much to learn, still!

Herb & Dorothy

He was a postal clerk. She was a librarian. With modest means, this couple managed to build one of the most important modern art collections in history. Meet Herbert and Dorothy Vogel, whose shared passion and commitment defied stereotypes and redefined what it means to be an art collector.

On PBS. Oct 13.

About Lucian Freud

The only thing that's interesting about art present or past is quality. The whole mystery of art is why good things are good. - Lucian Freud

I have a new favorite portrait artist, Lucian Freud. Why I didn't know about him until a few days ago is beyond me. Good thing I don't call myself an art historian anymore, not that I ever really did. This artist was mentioned to me at AVEO Pharmaceuticals' informal art show. I chatted with a few people there and mentioned how I wanted to start painting portraits. Freud was brought up. Of course the next day I had to look this artist up and now I am in awe of his work. I'm impressed by the fact that his models will sit for 5 hours, 7 days a week, for several months just for one portrait. This is an interesting article about one model's experience: "Captured by Lucian Freud" by Martin Gayford. Another good article is: "Seeing Through the Skin" from The Guardian.

Yoga and Art - Together at Last

I really want to take this class at the Essex Art Center. But sadly not enough people have signed up for it. I'm number two. They are going to cancel it.

Yoga Mat to Art Palette
Mary Ann McArdle
11 Mondays, 6-8:30 pm, Sep 21-Dec 7,
no class Oct 12, $160
Our artistic journey begins through the many postures of
yoga, breathing and meditation, gently transitioning to
paint, pastel and other media. No yoga or art experience
necessary, just a willingness to stretch the body, mind and
spirit. Students will create art at their own level, whether
they are a beginner or experienced artist. Please bring yoga
mat. Limit 8.

Pull

Pull, originally uploaded by kmsmithabraham.

Crazy crazy crazy life today. Too much going on. My emotions are being pulled in too many directions.